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Currently Playing: How to Treat hyperpigmentation in Indian skin | Full Routine

Is hyperpigmentation on Indian skin different — and does it need a different treatment? Yes. Dr Vanita Rattan, cosmetic scientist and skin of colour specialist, explains exactly why Indian skin is more prone to dark spots, melasma, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation — and walks you through the complete routine designed to treat it safely and effectively. This isn’t a generic skincare video. Dr V breaks down the science of how hyperpigmentation actually forms in melanin-rich skin, the 5 biggest treatment mistakes, and the 5 biological pathways your routine needs to target — from tyrosinase inhibition to gene expression and cell turnover. In this video you’ll learn: • Why Indian skin darkens more easily and what triggers it • The 3 types of hyperpigmentation: melasma, PIH, and perioral hyperpigmentation • The 5 biggest mistakes people make when treating dark spots on skin of colour • The 5 treatment pathways — and why missing even one slows results • The ingredient science behind a full face routine for hyperpigmentation • A complete brightening AM & PM routine built specifically for Indian skin Whether you’re dealing with melasma, dark spots around the mouth, or post-breakout marks that won’t fade, this is the most complete hyperpigmentation guide for Indian and South Asian skin tones on YouTube. 👍 FREE E-Book for Skin of Colour: 🔗 https://bit.ly/3bWFUlF ✅ FREE 74-page Hair Growth Guide: 🔗 https://bit.ly/4ngVGKc ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:08 Why does skin darken? 03:18 The 5 biggest mistakes 06:20 The Types of hyperpigmentation 06:33 Melasma 07:29 Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation 08:37 Perioral hyperpigmentation 09:48 How treatment works 10:36 Pathway 1: Tyrosinase inhibition 11:06 Pathway 2: Melanin transfer inhibition 11:32 Pathway 3: The plasmin / UV inflammation pathway 12:06 Pathway 4: Gene expression 12:40 Pathway 5: Cell turnover and exfoliation 13:31 The skin renew range — ingredient science 13:42 The Face Wash — Barrier first formulation 14:26 The Toner — pH correction and prepping 15:02 The Hyperpigmentation Serum — The clinical core 16:33 The Retinol Cream Serum — Cell turnover 17:36 The Moisturiser — Barrier protection 18:13 Brightening AM & PM routine 📘 Download your FREE E-Guide to Skin of Colour: 🔗 https://bit.ly/3bWFUlF Dr Vanita Rattan is a cosmetic scientist and skin of colour specialist. Her channel delivers science-backed skincare education covering hyperpigmentation, acne, melasma, sensitivity, ageing, and ingredient safety — for melanin-rich skin tones. 📲 Follow for more: Instagram (Brand): @skincarebydrv Instagram (Dr V): @drvanitarattan TikTok: @drvanitarattan Facebook Group: Skin of Colour Community ⚕️ Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified professional. #Hyperpigmentation #IndianSkin #SkinOfColour #DarkSpots #Melasma #PIH #SouthAsianSkin #DrVanitaRattan #PerioralHyperpigmentation #MelaninSkin #SkincareRoutine #HyperpigmentationTreatment #DoctorV #CosmeticScientist #EvenSkinTone #TyrosinaseInhibitor #Retinol #IndianSkincare #DarkSpotCorrector #SkinRenew